Speaking: Fluency & Coherence B1 - Lesson 5: Developing Longer Turns

B1

Longer Turns

ការនិយាយបានវែង និងស្ទាត់ជំនាញ

🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Stop giving short, 3-word answers. Use the "Answer + 1" technique to keep talking.

💬 Scenario: The Weekend

Friend "What did you do last weekend?"

You (Short) "I went to the market."

(Too short. The conversation dies.)

You (Long Turn) "I went to the market with my sister. We bought some fresh fruit because we wanted to make smoothies. It was really fun!"

(Added: Who, Why, Feeling)

Interactive Tool: The Expander

Click buttons to grow the sentence.

"I played football."

The "Answer + 1" Rule

Never just answer "Yes" or "No". Always add one detail.
Q: Do you like spicy food?
A: Yes, especially Tom Yam because it's delicious.

Which answer is better?

Question: "Do you have any hobbies?"

A. "Yes, I like reading."

B. "Yes, I really enjoy reading, especially fantasy novels because they help me relax."

Question: "Where do you live?"

A. "I live in Battambang. It's a quiet city with beautiful old buildings."

B. "Battambang."